Table 3 Classification of drugs
From: Medication utilization pattern for management of pregnancy complications: a study in Western Nepal
ATC category | 1st trimester (%) | 2nd trimester (%) | 3rd trimester (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alimentary tract and metabolism | 44 (4.6 %) | 94 (9.8 %) | 211 (22 %) | 349 (36.3 %) |
Anti-infectives for systemic use | 34 (3.5 %) | 26 (2.7 %) | 83 (8.6 %) | 143 (14.9 %) |
Antiparasitic products, insecticides and Repellants | 1 (0.1 %) | 0 | 1 (0.1 %) | 2 (0.2 %) |
Blood and blood forming organs | 42 (4.4 %) | 69 (4.4 %) | 145 (15.1 %) | 256 (26.7 %) |
Cardiovascular system | 0 | 0 | 19 (2 %) | 19 (2 %) |
Dermatologicals | 0 | 3 (0.3 %) | 3 (0.3 %) | 6 (0.6 %) |
Genitourinary system and sex hormones | 13 (1.4 %) | 2 (0.2 %) | 7 (0.7 %) | 22 (2.3 %) |
Musculoskeletal system | 1 (0.1 %) | 2 (0.2 %) | 9 (0.9 %) | 12 (1,2 %) |
Nervous system | 13 (1.4 %) | 11 1.1 %) | 53 (5.5 %) | 77 (8 %) |
Respiratory system | 6 (0.6 %) | 14 (1.5 %) | 16 (1.7 %) | 36 (3.7 %) |
Sensory organs | 0 | 1 (0.1 %) | 0 | 1 (0.1 %) |
Systemic hormonal preparations exc.. Sex hormones and insulin | 1 (0.1 %) | 0 | 12 (1.2 %) | 13 (1.4 %) |
Various | 5 (0.5 %) | 4 (0.4 %) | 16 (1.7 %) | 25 (2.6 %) |
Total | 160 (16.6 %) | 226 (23.5 %) | 575 (59.8 %) | 961 (100 %) |